Abstract Background: Monkeypox (Mpox) is an emerging zoonotic disease that has raised significant public health concerns, especially following recent outbreaks in regions where it is typically absent. Healthcare professionals play a critical role in the management and containment of communicable diseases, with their knowledge and perspectives being vital for effective epidemic control and containment strategies. This study investigates the knowledge and attitudes of healthcare providers in Saudi Arabia toward mpox. Methods: A nationwide cross-sectional study used an online structured questionnaire was used with 466 participants. Data analysis included descriptive statistics, Chi-square tests, and logistic regression to examine the relationships between sociodemographic variables and the knowledge and attitudes of participants with respect to mpox. Results: Significant gender-based differences were observed in terms of job roles and nationality, with females being more likely to hold nursing positions and to be non-Saudi nationals. Notable differences in attitudes toward mpox were also identified, with female providers demonstrating more favorable views on preventive measures than males. Conclusion: Higher knowledge scores were positively associated with supportive attitudes, indicating that increased knowledge correlates with more proactive health practices.
Yousef Zahrani (Tue,) studied this question.
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